James 5:7Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain.[1]

We’ve seen the early rains. The seed has sprouted in our hearts and in the church. We know that Jesus has risen from the dead and has ascended to heaven. In Pentecost the early rains produced an enormous growth. We’ve seen the Lord begin a work in our hearts and ministries as well. The church continues to grow but we have to go through long days below the heat of the sun. How we desire the latter rains! We long for the precious fruit to be produced in us and in the church. Until that day we stay patient we have the hope produced by faith in our loved Lord.[1]The Holy Bible, New King James Version, (Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, Inc.) 1982.